| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chrysler Sebring | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 175 kW@6400 315 Nm@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,766 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,841 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,499 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,587 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 85 L | -21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 983 mm | -8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,351 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 937 mm | 18 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 394 L | 385 L | 9 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 1,243 L | 12.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 | 2,370 L | 11.9 |
| 2009 Chrysler Sebring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Beats Accord in seat comfort. see full Chrysler Sebring review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Largest in its class so far as I can tell after going from dealership to dealship to compare. see full Chrysler Sebring review |
| 2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |